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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Camdow, -dui, n. ? —1629 Lowther's Journal 39.
The general kinds of fishes [in Loch Leven] be . . chars, perches, camdowes [etc.] 1684 Sibbald Scotia Illustr. 28.
Piscis in Lacu Levino camdui saporis delicatissimi
